Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Healthcare
01.2014 - Current
Reduced NICU readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments with families.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for neonatal patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and specialized knowledge of neonatal care techniques.
Facilitated parent education sessions on infant care, fostering confidence and competence in new parents transitioning home with their newborns.
Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
Managed ventilator settings for critically-ill neonates requiring respiratory support while continually assessing their response to therapy.
Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
06.2007 - 12.2015
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized treatment plans in the NICU.
Administered prescribed medications to neonatal patients, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or potential complications.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the NICU, resulting in improved patient outcomes and overall unit performance.
Performed complex nursing procedures such as umbilical line placement, lumbar punctures, and endotracheal intubation with precision and accuracy.
Coordinated with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support for families navigating the NICU journey.
Managed ventilator settings for critically-ill neonates requiring respiratory support while continually assessing their response to therapy.